Discharge & Care Management Coordinator (RN/SW)

East Alabama Health; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

East Alabama Medical Center seeks a discharge planning professional to evaluate patients’ medical, psychosocial and financial needs and to coordinate comprehensive discharge planning with the health care team. The role emphasizes timely, efficient discharges and active participation in patient care conferences.

The ideal candidate has an RN license or a social work degree, with at least two years in nursing or medical social work, and preferred BSN or MSW plus Case Management certification.

Qualifications

• Identify and assess patients' medical, psychosocial and financial needs.
• Meet Department professional development standards.
• Develop discharge plans with input from the healthcare team and patient care conferences.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess patients in need of services and plan appropriate discharges.
• Collaborate with the care team to develop discharge plans and participate in patient care conferences.
• Ensure timely, efficient, and appropriate discharges while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Education

Associate Degree RN or Bachelor of Social Work

BSN or MSW

Job description

East Alabama Medical Center seeks a discharge planning professional to evaluate patients’ medical, psychosocial and financial needs and to coordinate comprehensive discharge planning with the health care team. The role emphasizes timely, efficient discharges and active participation in patient care conferences.

The ideal candidate has an RN license or a social work degree, with at least two years in nursing or medical social work, and preferred BSN or MSW plus Case Management certification.